Marshall, WV

Moderate Risk (58/100)

Transparent derived index from EPA TRI / SDWIS / Superfund extracts: not an official EPA rating. Fixed caps: facilities ≤25 pts (50+ = max), log10 releases ≤25 pts, Superfund ≤25 pts (5/site), health-violation systems ≤15 pts (3/system), high-chemical facilities ≤10 pts. Bands: High ≥60, Moderate ≥30. See methodology. This is a different measure than the EJ Screening score for this county, which ranks it by percentile against other tracked counties rather than against these fixed caps.

Environmental data for Marshall in West Virginia · Population: 30,129

TRI sites such as American Electric Power Kammer/mitchell Plant; Covestro; Westlake Natrium LLC; SDWIS systems such as MOUNDSVILLE; MARSHALL COUNTY PSD 4; MARSHALL COUNTY PSD 3; NPL sites such as Hanlin-Allied-Olin anchor Marshall, WV's EPA extract. Derived burden score 58/100 (Moderate Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Health-flagged SDWIS rows in Marshall include MOUNDSVILLE; MARSHALL COUNTY PSD 4; GLEN DALE WATER WORKS, while American Electric Power Kammer/mitchell Plant leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 39 / peak 81 in 2024.

Burden score 58/100 (Moderate Risk) is the only weighted composite on this page. The tables below list every TRI facility, SDWIS system, and Superfund site EPA has on record for Marshall -- not just the names called out above -- reproducing the disclosure history as filed, not a current-safety verdict. Extract current as of 2026-08-25.

Release-over-release change

What changed for Marshall, WV: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-17.4%

12 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-21.7%

1.3 million lb → 1.0 million lb, every facility that filed

Between the two reporting years, 0 facilities filed for the first time and 1 stopped filing. Facilities entering or leaving the inventory are excluded from the same-facility comparison above.

  • Marshall, WV's total reported releases fell from 1.3 million lb in 2022 to 1.0 million lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Marshall, WV's off-site transfers fell from 223.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 51.9 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Marshall, WV's land releases fell from 636.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 570.7 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Marshall, WV's air releases rose from 274.4 thousand lb in 2022 to 299.4 thousand lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
30,129
TRI Facilities
13
Water Systems
9
Superfund Sites
1
Total Releases
5.6M lbs

Air Quality History (2020–2024)

EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) data showing how many days per year fall into each air quality category.

Year Good Moderate Unhealthy (SG) Max AQI
2024 267 (74%) 92 0 81
2023 149 (42%) 202 1 213
2022 162 (45%) 199 0 99
2021 140 (40%) 212 1 121
2020 87 (74%) 31 0 72
2024 Good Air Quality: 74% of days
Median AQI: 39

Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County AQI categories: Good (0-50), Moderate (51-100), Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150), Unhealthy (151-200), Very Unhealthy (201-300), Hazardous (301+)

For real-time air quality readings and pollutant breakdowns in West Virginia, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (9)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
MOUNDSVILLE 9,911 1
MARSHALL COUNTY PSD 4 4,063 6
MARSHALL COUNTY PSD 3 2,694 0
GLEN DALE WATER WORKS 2,495 4
MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER 2,212 2
GRANDVIEW - DOOLIN PSD 1,942 0
MARSHALL COUNTY PSD 2 1,601 2
BENWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT 1,510 1
CAMERON WATER 962 8

TRI Facilities (13)

# Facility Total Releases
1 American Electric Power Kammer/mitchell Plant 4.0M lbs
2 Covestro 940.2K lbs
3 Westlake Natrium LLC 309.3K lbs
4 Marshall County Coal Resources Inc. 192.5K lbs
5 Clearfork Processing Plant 70.2K lbs
6 Elementis Speciaties Inc 34.5K lbs
7 Natrium Gas Plant 27.4K lbs
8 Williams Ohio Valley Midstream - Moundsville Fractionation P 25.5K lbs
9 Majorsville 12.3K lbs
10 Oak Grove Plant 9.4K lbs
11 Williams Ohio Valley Midstream - Fort Beeler Gas Processing 9.0K lbs
12 Certainteed Gypsum 57 lbs
13 Highline Warren LLC - Warren Northeast 0 lbs

Superfund Sites (1)

Site Name Status HRS Score
Hanlin-Allied-Olin NPL Site 53.98

Cities in Marshall (7)

Proctor
5 facilities · 1 water
Moundsville
4 facilities · 3 water
Cameron
1 facilities · 2 water
Glen Dale
1 facilities · 1 water
Glen Easton
1 facilities · 0 water
Benwood
0 facilities · 1 water
Mcmechen
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Marshall, West Virginia?
Marshall, WV has an environmental risk score of 58/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 13 TRI facilities, 1 Superfund sites, and 9 water systems on record. 7 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Marshall?
Yes, Marshall, WV has 1 Superfund site on the EPA National Priorities List (NPL). Superfund sites are contaminated locations that require long-term cleanup under the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
How many toxic release facilities are in Marshall?
Marshall, WV has 13 TRI-reporting facilities on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 5.6M lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Marshall?
In 2024, Marshall, WV recorded a median AQI of 39 and a peak AQI of 81. 74% of monitored days had "Good" air quality (AQI 0–50). Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County.
Is the drinking water safe in Marshall?
Marshall, WV has 9 EPA-regulated water systems. 7 systems have reported health-based violations (MCL exceedances). A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Marshall?
Environmental compliance in Marshall, West Virginia is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the West Virginia state environmental agency. Facilities report to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, water systems are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and contaminated sites are managed under the Superfund program. Contact your state environmental agency for local concerns.

What does this county environmental profile show?

This county environmental profile rolls up EPA Toxics Release Inventory facility reports, Safe Drinking Water Information System public-water-system filings, and Superfund National Priorities List sites for the county boundary defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Facility counts reflect facilities with a reporting address inside the county, not where downstream environmental effects may be observed. Population figures are from the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimate. The county detail page is updated whenever the upstream EPA programs publish revised data; see the methodology page for the documented ingest cadence and the editorial choices governing how aggregations are computed.

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